2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1590 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2009 Ford Expedition | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Expedition | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 98 L |